Todays Real Estate News Archive

With nearly 20 years in the industry, Randy Durham--broker/team leader of Keller Williams Realty in Chattanooga, Tenn.--knows his way around the real estate market. In the following interview, he gives tips and tricks for what leads to a successful career in real estate, as well as useful market insight that ...

(MCT)—In a recent On the Spot column (“Change Can Cost You”), reader R. Smith of Cathedral City, Calif., asked about airline change fees and wondered what I thought about why they are so — how can I put this gently? — ...

How are you encouraging your agents to be more productive? Do you have a winning strategy for closing transactions? Read on to learn how two industry professionals from Realty One Group are making moves and exceeding expectations—and learn how you can, too. ...

Housing demands are rising, and in many markets, agents are struggling to gather enough listings to meet the needs of those looking to buy. In the current interview Tim Binning, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX All Pro, lets us know how he is keeping up with rising demands and low levels of ...

The RE/MAX initial public offering, which was priced at $22 per share Wednesday morning, surged more than 20 percent within an hour of trading. More than 6.5 million shares traded hands as the stock rose sharply, signaling continuing investor optimism in the recovery of the U.S. housing market. RE/MAX agreed ...

In all the excitement over the qualified mortgage, qualified residential mortgage, and Basel III capital rules, as well as the introduction of GSE and FHA reform, it is easy to forget that a major rule still remains to be finalized—the RESPA/TILA ...

NAR PULSE—Enroll by October 15th in the FedEx Advantage® Program, offering you special savings through NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program, and get the Buyers Brochure Bundle-Download and be entered for the chance to win an iPad. FedEx, a ...

With interest rates creeping up in recent months, some homebuyers have had to adjust their game plans—and their price ranges—in order to make their move. But even with slightly higher interest rates, home affordability remains very attractive. ...

Nearly every real estate company in the nation felt the pinch of the last slump. But for one respected New Orleans-based company, it was part of a double whammy, coming as it did on the heels of Hurricane Katrina. ...

Actress Olivia Wilde recently sold her Los Angeles Spanish villa for more than $2 million. The home, located in Los Feliz, was built in 1929 and features a screening room fully equipped with a bar, a library and French doors. The property ...

(MCT)—Cartridge faucets use up-and-down motion to regulate water flow and left-right motion to control temperature, their makers say. A faucet with two handles turning 90 degrees can be a cartridge faucet. ...

The Power Broker Roundtable is brought to you by the National Association of Realtors® and Jeff Barnett, NAR’s Liaison for Large Residential Firms Relations. Watch for this column each month, where we address broker issues, concerns and milestones. ...

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a 3-part videos series from the National Association of REALTORS® that aims to refresh and educate members about important aspects of social media and cyber safety strategies. ...